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The Spark X: A Defense Innovation laboratory
The SparkX is an innovation program that integrates technology to help Airmen pursue solutions to improve the Air Force. Our mission is “to bring tomorrow’s tools to the Warfighter today.”
We are located on Joint-base Andrews and are open from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A few things we’re great at
SparkX has access to a wide-variety of tools to solve your operational issues. If you are interested in learning any of these technologies please submit our form at the bottom of the page or click here.
3D Modelling and Printing
Many 3D Printers including Resin printers, a Metal printer and a Composite material printer, as well as drafting software like Autodesk Fusion 360
Software and Web Development
Creation of software tools using the latest software and web development technologies
3D Scanning / Reverse Engineering
Create 3D models of virtually anything from small or large item assets to entire buildings using a handheld laser scanner.
Virtual / Augmented Reality
Step into an augmented reality and see how we can use these tools for our job.
Our Team
Our team is made up of young and creative airmen spanning from a wide variety of different backgrounds and career fields. Each one of them bring to the table different skills and assets to assist with the creative and innovative process

Josh Park
Director of Innovation
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Earl Bagwell
Superintendent of Innovation
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Chad Bohr
Innovation Technician
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Luis Diaz
Innovation Technician
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Robert Landis
Innovation Technician
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Chris Mealing
Innovation Technian
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Andrew Hardy
Innovation Technican
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Have an Idea? Contact us!
If you have an issue or an idea, contact us for information on how to move forward!
Phone
+ 1 (301)981-4817
Address
1443 Concord Ave, Joint-Base Andrews, Maryland,